Programme Administrator - Fixed Term

Te Kareti O Hoani Tapu Te Kaikauwhau i Te Rongopai, the College of St John the Evangelist, established in 1843, is the provincial theological training college for the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia. Due to some staff changes, the College are seeking a Programme Administrator to work within the Academic team, for a fixed term (full time) role until 13 December 2024. 

About the College:

The College currently offers one NZQA-approved programme, the New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies (Level 5). The College is looking to review and develop the College's educational offerings in 2024 and beyond. There is an expectation from the Church that Hoani Tapu/St John's College will provide theological training and ministry formation that is responsive to the needs of each of our three Tikanga partners (Māori, Pasifika, Pākehā).

Each year, up to 50 students from all three Tikanga of the Anglican Church reside at the College in Auckland and receive training for ministry. Some students, having previously completed theological study, live at the College and enrol with other providers for further training at undergraduate or postgraduate level. As the only provincial training establishment for the Anglican Church, Hoani Tapu/St John's College also provides education by distance through a mix of online and in-person block courses. 

About the Role:

The Programme Administrator is an important role in supporting the Academic team with efficient and effective administrative support.

The College requires someone for 40 hours per week (Negotiable hours, Monday to Friday) who will be based at the St John's campus in Auckland. 

Some key tasks and responsibilities will be to:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to students and the academic team.
• Assist in the organization and management of faculty and academic committee meetings.
• Handle student communications related to academic matters.
• Maintain accurate academic records and support quality assurance activities.
• Manage the application and onboarding process for residential and non-residential students.
• Ensure international student welfare and support programmes are in place.
• Oversee the administration of academic programmes on MOODLE.
• Assist with maintaining student information and records in the database.
• Support the graduation process, including managing results and awards.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Experience in administration (ideally academic/educational).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and information systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• IT Technical Support for Faculty and Staff an advantage (but not essential).
• Commitment to the ethos and values of the College of St John the Evangelist.

We are looking for a person who is able to actively listen and is calm, empathetic, and respectful. We are looking for a person who can problem solve and be someone who is able to build strong relationships. We are looking for a genuine and sincere person who will work with the best interests of the College and our community.

If this role sounds of interest to you, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, or request a job description, please contact Jaime Rose-Peacock, HR Consultant, with your CV and cover letter at [email protected] by 5pm, Sunday 7 July 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed. Your interest will be treated with the strictest of confidence.